Haseki Hurrem Sultan Hamami was restored in 1980 was used during the First Istanbul Bienal in 1987 by Istanbul Foundation fo Culture and Arts as an exhibition. In 2007, Istanbul city authorities decided to return the hamam. After long restoration project that began in 2008 the bath-house re-gained its glory with its opening in 2011.

In the Byzantian era, there were two groups of palaces: Aya Sofia and Ayvansaray. The most important one was Great Palace. The Great Palace of Byzantium was a complex of several palaces, pavilions, churches, baths and administrative buildings constructed one of the hills of Constantinopolis.

After the conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Menmet the Conquerer, he rode his horse directly to the Aya Sofia. In front of the door, he got off his horse, took a handful of earth from the ground, and sprinkled it over his turban as a symbol of respect. In the following era, he took good care of the Aya Sofia.

Haseki Hurrem Sultan Hamami was restored in 1980 was used during the First Istanbul Bienal in 1987 by Istanbul Foundation fo Culture and Arts as an exhibition. In 2007, Istanbul city authorities decided to return the hamam. After long restoration project that began in 2008 the bath-house re-gained its glory with its opening in 2011.

In the Byzantian era, there were two groups of palaces: Aya Sofia and Ayvansaray. The most important one was Great Palace. The Great Palace of Byzantium was a complex of several palaces, pavilions, churches, baths and administrative buildings constructed one of the hills of Constantinopolis.

:It seems as if Istanbul never sleeps. Although the streets seem empty at nights, places are awake. The rhythm of the night continues till the morning in Istanbul. There are entertainment venues for all styles and budgets in Istanbul.

There are many shopping malls in Istanbul. In these places , you can both shop and eat something. There are shopping malls almost in every district. You can go these places by taxi or public transportation easily.

Constantine, the city which was the capital of empires.In the period of Diocletianus the governance of the Empire was divided in West and East. The West consisted of mostly Latins and the East of Greek. Rome had 2 equal emperors.

In the Byzantian era, there were two groups of palaces: Aya Sofia and Ayvansaray. The most important one was Great Palace. The Great Palace of Byzantium was a complex of several palaces, pavilions, churches, baths and administrative buildings constructed one of the hills of Constantinopolis.

Basilica Cistern has a capacity of 100,000 tons and it guaranteed water supply to the gardens of the Topkapı Palace. there are two Medusa heads to be found.The cistern was discovered by a German submarine.

The Mosque which gives the name for the Sultanahmet Square is undoubtedly between the symbol structures of Istanbul. This social complex is an example of classical Turkish architecture, and it is the only mosque that was built with six minarets.

Located in OldCity, the Obelisk was brought from Egypt by Theodosius.When exactly the obelisk was transported from Egypt is unknown, but we do know it was placed at its current location during Theodosius I’ s reign.

In the Mosaic Museum, most of the mosaics date from the 5th and 6th century. The Great Palace mosaic was the largest and the most beautiful landscape in the 6th century A.D. It was restored from 1983 to 1997 and is now preserved in this museum.

Basilica Cistern has a capacity of 100,000 tons and it guaranteed water supply to the gardens of the Topkapı Palace. there are two Medusa heads to be found.The cistern was discovered by a German submarine.

The Military Museum opened first in Saint Irene Church. In 1950, it was moved to the Harbiye. Harbiye district was the site of the Ottoman military academy. In the Ottoman era, the Military Museum used to be a building where soldiers were trained. In 1993, the building received its current function as museum.

After the conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Menmet the Conquerer, he rode his horse directly to the Aya Sofia. In front of the door, he got off his horse, took a handful of earth from the ground, and sprinkled it over his turban as a symbol of respect. In the following era, he took good care of the Aya Sofia.

The Dolmabahce Palace is a symbol of the last period of the Ottoman Empire. The site of Dolmabahce was originally a bay on the Bosphorus.Also Ataturk the founder of Republic of Turkey died in this palace.

The Dolmabahce Palace is a symbol of the last period of the Ottoman Empire. The site of Dolmabahce was originally a bay on the Bosphorus.Also Ataturk the founder of Republic of Turkey died in this palace.

In the late 19th century, Sultan Abdulhamid II departed from the Dolmabahce Palace because he feared a seaside attack on the palace. He expanded the Yildiz Palace and ordered Italian architect D'Aranco to build new buildings to the palace complex. When he moved Yildiz Palace, it became the fourth seat of Ottoman government.

Ciragan Palace of the finest example of Ottoman palaces and bulit by Sultan Abdülaziz.Palace was firstly started to be used as summer house.Being restored in 1980, this palace is used as a hotel nowadays.

The sea shore was filled up and complex was built in that area because Kilic Ali Pasha was a great admiral in that time. The mosque is based on a rectangular design and is an enlarged plan of Hagia Sophia.

Laleli Mosque was built by Sultan Mustafa III between 1760-1763. The complex is made up of a mosque a soup kitchen, a fountain, a mausoleum and a medresse. The mosque forms the centre of Laleli complex.

The construction of the complex was built by Sultan Osman III in 1755. Located one of the seven hills of İstanbul. The architect of the complex was Simon Kalfa. Located one of the seven hills of İstanbul.

Rüstem Pasha Mosque is the first example of Archtitect Sinan building a mosque to an octagonal plan. Situated on a high platform with a commanding view of the city. And it is the first example of Archtitect Sinan building a mosque to an octagonal plan.

During the 6th century, a Byzantine church, was built here. Istanbul was besieged by Muayyad armies twice in 668 and 674. That is the Arab Mosque is the heritance of this besiege. It was transformed into Church after Arabs left Istanbul, by Latins who live in Galata.